Iran: US puts trade restrictions on Iranian firms over supply of drones to Russia
Feb 02, 2023 10:06 am UTC| Politics
Iran has come under heavy scrutiny after the West alleged that Tehran was providing Russia with drones to use in its war in Ukraine. The United States has imposed trade restrictions on Iranian entities that produced the...
South China Sea: Philippines grants US expanded access to military bases
Feb 02, 2023 09:26 am UTC| Politics
The Philippines has granted the United States expanded access to its military bases as tensions remain over the disputed South China Sea and the democratically-governed island of Taiwan. The US now has access to four more...
UK unlawfully issued surveillance warrants for almost five years, tribunal says
Feb 02, 2023 09:24 am UTC| Politics
A special tribunal ruled this week that the United Kingdoms intelligence agency unlawfully issued surveillance warrants for nearly five years. The ruling held the countrys domestic intelligence agency MI5 and the Interior...
US, South Korea pledge to ramp up military drills to counter North Korea
Feb 01, 2023 10:23 am UTC| Politics
The defense chiefs of both the United States and South Korea have pledged to expand military drills and boost nuclear deterrence. The move comes amidst tensions in the region as North Korea continues its nuclear weapons...
Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv blasts Croatian president's Crimea comments
Feb 01, 2023 10:21 am UTC| Politics
Ukraines foreign ministry criticized the comments by Croatian President Zoran Milanovic over the Russian-annexed Crimea. Milanovics comments were in contrast with his countrys Prime Minister and the public, who have openly...
Myanmar coup: UK sanctions companies supplying Myanmar military's air strikes
Feb 01, 2023 09:11 am UTC| Politics
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on two companies and two individuals for supplying the Myanmar military with fuel that was used to carry out air strikes in the country. The new sanctions come as the country is now...
Russia-Ukraine war: UK says not practical to send fighter jets
Feb 01, 2023 08:56 am UTC| Politics
The United Kingdom said it was not practical to send fighter jets to Ukraine after Kyiv said it would now push to secure the vehicles. The new push follows Kyivs securing of battle tanks from the West. A spokesperson...
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